Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer with the 2025 Lin-ay sang Negros candidates at the Capitol Park in Bacolod City Friday afternoon, Feb. 28.*Ronnie Baldonado photo
Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson launched the 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival at the Capitol Lagoon and Park Friday afternoon, Feb. 28.
“Let us embrace this opportunity to showcase the best of Negros Occidental and the Negrenses and enrich the Panaad historical landscape as the festival of all festivals of the province,” Lacson said.
The festival will be held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City March 24 to 30.
The sashing of the 27 Lin-ay sang Negros contestants was also held during the launching rites.
Lacson said this year’s festival theme is “The Future Unfolds”.
The future of the province “is shaped by our unity, our rich culture, and our unwavering commitment to progress and to one another,” he said.
Panaad sa Negros has been more than just a festival, it has been a symbol of our heritage, a showcase of our resilience, and a testament to our shared aspirations, he said.
Every town and city of Negros Occidental come together during the festival, bringing the best of their traditions, products, and stories, Lacson said.
Presented during the festival launching were this year’s 27 Lin-ay sang Negros bets:
· Bacolod City – Akeisha Nicole V. Nuarin
· Bago City – Tisha Alyanna R. Perocho
· Binalbagan – Jewel Maxine S. Vasquez
· Cadiz City – Ericka J. Verwin
· Calatrava – Rheana T. Loquinario
· Candoni – April Joy G. Florendo
· Cauayan – Princess Michaila B. Togonon
· Don Salvador Benedicto – Jeremae P. Pacino
· Escalante City – Jalice L. De Carvalho
· Himamaylan City – Jorelyn V. Cabatac
· Hinigaran – Susmita Angelique E. Ramos
· Hinoba-an – Justine Joy P. Redocto
· Ilog – Maxine Louise D. Martin
· Isabela – Lyrain T. Dela Torre
· Kabankalan City – Jay Belle B. Ramos
· La Castellana – Chermaine Faith P. Semillano
· Manapla – Julianah Cassandra D. Makilan
· Murcia – Chelzy Jallienne V. Subaldo
· Pontevedra – Samantha Faye C. Rendon
· Pulupandan – Shara Marie A. Tombocon
· Sagay City – Rochelle A. Cabanyog
· Silay City – Mialyn P. Baldonado
· Sipalay City – Merian Paulynne F. Gajardo
· Talisay City – Patricia Ysabel P. Enriquez
· Toboso – Chattea J. Cajucson
· Valladolid – Justine Sherain F. Inson
· Victorias City – Jada Biaxyl Celeste
Also present at the launching were Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer, the provincial board members and mayors of Negros Occidental.*